The American Dream has altered over the years but still fuels our culture. Its message permeates the airwaves, social media and modern advertising. We’re promised a better body, popularity and sexier hair; all the contents of a happy life. In the place of the white picket fence and 2.2 kids is the good looking, popular…
We all watched in horror when Ben Stiller’s desire to impress led to a hilarious dinnertime prayer and awkward bragging about his ability to milk the cat in Meet the Parents. However, the real reason that movie made us laugh so hard is because we can relate. Misery truly does love company. Grafting into a…
No one marriage is exactly like another. You and your spouse create your marriage story one day at a time and one decision at a time. Making the most of your marriage can feel like work for some and fun for others. The important thing is to be intentional about nurturing your most important relationship outside…
I desire to serve God. I assume that must mean pastor’s wife, but what happens if God has other plans? Ever since I remember, my parents were missionaries. I even had my own ministry for a few years before I married a software engineer. God seems to have answered all my prayers except the one to…
Recently some friends and I were discussing the ethics of being married and having close friends of the opposite sex. It was a touchy conversation for some because they were bothered by the suggestion that it was not right to be married and have opposite sex friendships. Make way for marriage. When I was in…
